Don't litter. Even pet waste should be picked up off your lawn and properly disposed. Otherwise, rain can wash the bacteria directly into our rivers, lakes and streams.

Species at Risk - Make a Difference from your own backyard!

Fishes at Risk

Right now there are about 543 plant and animal species at risk in Canada; some of these species, such as the whooping crane, the North Atlantic right whale, and the monarch, are more commonly known than others. In the Essex Erie Region (that area in southwestern Ontario roughly between the Detroit River and Long Point) there are over 16 species of fish that are currently at risk. Read through this section to learn more about these species, why they are at risk, and most importantly, how you can help!

Assistance for this project was provided by the Ministry of Natural Resources